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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.77, 34.18 and 15.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.77, 34.18 and 15.06 is: 20.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.77 : 34.18 = 15.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.77/34.18 = 15.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.77x = 34.18 × 15.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.77x = 514.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514.75/24.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.78

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